Chicagoist: Focus, People, Focus

sumsinnow

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 17:49:24 -0600

If I were to purchase a vehicle, this would be on top of my list: http://www.smartusa.com/

vulpalasar

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:46:07 -0600

I have a car because I make monthly trips to see my kids 300 miles away. Otherwise, I'd gladly give up the hassle of the thing. I hate driving in the city, where it takes about two hours to move six miles. My bike gets me to the Loop from my Logan Square home in about 20 minutes.

guest

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:51:23 -0600

You can't beat cruising down LSD in a Yukon with the windows rolled down.

starcrunch

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:30:16 -0600

I don't have a car, and have resisted two (2!) free cars from my friends and family. I don't want to deal with the hassle or the expense, since I don't have to. I work in Des Plaines, and my commute is 50 minutes each way, but that's a combination of walking and riding the train (reading) -- both of which I'd rather do than sit in traffic.

billymax85

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:13:09 -0600

Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with that. I drive because my job as a reporter requires me to have a car, but I bike whenever I can.

guest

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:29:59 -0600

If you want a drive with the wind blowing through your hair... ride a bike.